Beecher, IL vs Roxana, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Roxana is 25% cheaper than Beecher. With a cost index of 70 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Roxana to Beecher should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Beecher is $1,065/month compared to $949/month in Roxana — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Roxana is more affordable at $101,800 median vs $241,400.

Median household income in Beecher is $101,957 compared to $66,125 in Roxana (+54.2%). While Beecher is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beecher spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.2% in Roxana.